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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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