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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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