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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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