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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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