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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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