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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores 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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