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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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