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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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