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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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