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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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