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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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