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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 (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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