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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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