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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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