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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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