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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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