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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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