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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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