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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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