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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. 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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