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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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