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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches 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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