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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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