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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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