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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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