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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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