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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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