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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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