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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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