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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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