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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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