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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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