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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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