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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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