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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching 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 classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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