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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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