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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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