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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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