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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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