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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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