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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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