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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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