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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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