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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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