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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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