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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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