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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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