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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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