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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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