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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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