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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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