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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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