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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses 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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