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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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