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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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