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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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