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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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