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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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