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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the 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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