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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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