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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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