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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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