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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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