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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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