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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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