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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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