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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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