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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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