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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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