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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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