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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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