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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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