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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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