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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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