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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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