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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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