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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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