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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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