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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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