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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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