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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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