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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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