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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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