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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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