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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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