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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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