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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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