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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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