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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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