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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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