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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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