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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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