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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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