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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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