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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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