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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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