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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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