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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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