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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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