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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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