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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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