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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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