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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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