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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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