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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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