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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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