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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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