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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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