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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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