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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major 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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