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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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