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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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