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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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