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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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