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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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