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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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