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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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