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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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