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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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