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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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