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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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