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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the 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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