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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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