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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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