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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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