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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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