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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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