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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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