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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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