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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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