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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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