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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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