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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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