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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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