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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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