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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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