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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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