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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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