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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses 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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