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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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