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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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