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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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