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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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