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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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