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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major 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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