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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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