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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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