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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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