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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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