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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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