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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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