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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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