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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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