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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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