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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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