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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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