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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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