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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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