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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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