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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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