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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key 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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