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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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