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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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