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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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