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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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