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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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