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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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