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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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