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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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