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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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