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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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