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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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