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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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