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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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