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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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