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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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