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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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