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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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