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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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