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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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