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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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