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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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