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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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