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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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