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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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