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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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