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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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