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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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