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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major 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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