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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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