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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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