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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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