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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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