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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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