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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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