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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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