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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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