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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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