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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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