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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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