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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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