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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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