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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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