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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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