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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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