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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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