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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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