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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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