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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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