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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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