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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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