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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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