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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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