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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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