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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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