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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major 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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