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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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