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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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