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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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