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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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