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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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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