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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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