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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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