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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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