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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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