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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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