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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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