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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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