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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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