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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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