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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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