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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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