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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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