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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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