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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor 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 digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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