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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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