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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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