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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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