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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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