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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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