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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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