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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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