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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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