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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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