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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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