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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key 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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