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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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