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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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