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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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