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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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