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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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