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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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