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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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