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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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