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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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