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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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