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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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