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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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