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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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