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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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