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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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