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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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