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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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