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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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