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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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