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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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