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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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