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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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