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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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