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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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