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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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