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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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