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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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