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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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