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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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