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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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