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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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