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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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