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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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