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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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