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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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