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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. 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 MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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