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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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