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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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