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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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