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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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