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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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