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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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