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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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