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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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