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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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