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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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