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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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