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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important 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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