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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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