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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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