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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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