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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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