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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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