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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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