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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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