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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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