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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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