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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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