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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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