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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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