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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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