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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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