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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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