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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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