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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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