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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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