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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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