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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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