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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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