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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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