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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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