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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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