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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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