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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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