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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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