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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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