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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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