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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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