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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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