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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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