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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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