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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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