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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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