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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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