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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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