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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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