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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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