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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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