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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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