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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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