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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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