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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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