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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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