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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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