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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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