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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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