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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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