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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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