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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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