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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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