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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews 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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