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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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