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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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