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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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