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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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