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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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