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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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