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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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