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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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