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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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