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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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