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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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