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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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