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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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