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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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