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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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