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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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