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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting 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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