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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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