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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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