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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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