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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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