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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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