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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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