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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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