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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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