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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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