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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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