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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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