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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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