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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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