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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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