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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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