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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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