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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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