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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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