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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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