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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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