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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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