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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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