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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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