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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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