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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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