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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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