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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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