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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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