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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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