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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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