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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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