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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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