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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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