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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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