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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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