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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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