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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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