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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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