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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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