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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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