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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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