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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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