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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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