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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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