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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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