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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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