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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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