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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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