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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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