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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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