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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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