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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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