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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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