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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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