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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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