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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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