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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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