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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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