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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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