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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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