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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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