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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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