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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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