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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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