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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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