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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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