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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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