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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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