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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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