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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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