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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key 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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