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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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