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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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