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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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