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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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