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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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