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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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