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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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