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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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