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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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