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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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