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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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