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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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