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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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