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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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