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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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