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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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