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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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