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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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