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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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