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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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