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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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