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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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