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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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