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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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