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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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