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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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