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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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