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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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