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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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