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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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