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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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