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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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