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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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