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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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