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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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