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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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