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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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