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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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