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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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