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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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