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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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