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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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