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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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