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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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