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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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