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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers 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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