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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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