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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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