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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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