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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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