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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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