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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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