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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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