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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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