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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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