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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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