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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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