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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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