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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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