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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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