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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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