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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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