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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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