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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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