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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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