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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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