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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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