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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses 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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