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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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