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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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