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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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