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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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