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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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