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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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