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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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