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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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