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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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